To increase the number of African-American men in teaching, the Call Me MISTER Scholarship (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) provides financial assistance to those studying education. The scholarship seeks to "increase the pool of available minority male teachers from a broader more diverse background," according to the program's website, and provides financial assistance at approved colleges (among them Clemson University, which oversees the program) in addition to academic and social support.
Call Me MISTER Scholarship
Clemson University
203 Holtzendorff St.
Clemson, S.C. 29634
800-640-2657
callmemister.clemson.edu
The United Negro College Fund offers the Hubertus W.V. Willems Scholarship to talented African-American males. The award is worth a maximum of $3,000 for students studying math, physics, chemistry or engineering at an accredited four-year college. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 3.0 grade point average.
United Negro College Fund
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
P.O. Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044
800-331-2244
uncf.org
With education going digital, having a computer is no longer a luxury, but a necessity for students. To help young African-American men succeed in college, the Future Black Men of America offers scholarships that present winners with new laptop computers. To be eligible for the award, applicants must be black males from North Carolina, graduating high school seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA and accepted to a four-year college. The scholarship application requires answering several essay questions, providing three letters of recommendation and presenting proof of having performed community service.
FBMA
9660 Falls of Neuse Rd.
Ste.138-336
Raleigh, NC 27615
919-210-3516
futureblackmen.org
Morehouse College is a traditionally black men's school located in Atlanta and counts Dr. Martin Luther King as an alumnus. The college awards academic scholarships to entering students "in recognition of their accomplishments either in pursuit of academic excellence or demonstrated skill and talent," according to the school. Award amounts vary according to financial need and students must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid to apply.
Morehouse College
830 Westview Dr. SW
Atlanta, GA 30314
404-681-2800
morehouse.edu